NEW: Wharton Interactive Media Initiative Scholarship for Journalists on Digital Platforms at Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists: October 18-21, 2009
-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania:
What: The Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists have, for over 40 years, provided 2,200 members of the media insight from Wharton faculty into topics such as financial markets, accounting principles, corporate strategy, and the global economy.
This year for the first time the Seminars program, in partnership with the Wharton Interactive Media Initiative (WIMI), is pleased to provide journalists using emerging technologies and digital platforms two scholarships to the Seminars. The scholarships are to be awarded to business journalists working in digital delivery formats including Web sites, blogs and video. Business journalists are invited to apply for this scholarship which includes tuition, course materials and most meals. NOTE: Travel and lodging costs are not included.
How: For consideration, please fully complete the official program application and note your interest in the fellowship within the "What prompted you to apply" field: http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/media_room/journalists/application.html
When: Applications for the Scholarship for Journalists on Digital Platforms are due by September 30, 2009. The Seminars program runs Sun-Wed, October 18-21, 2009.
Where: Classes are held on the University of Pennsylvania campus at Wharton’s Jon. M. Huntsman Hall in Philadelphia, Pa. Participants are encouraged to secure lodging as soon as possible. More information is available on the Seminars home page.
Cost: For those not chosen for a scholarship who can secure funding, the program cost is $1,995, with an extended payment date of October 5, 2009.
About the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists: Through intensive lectures and hands-on exercises, the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, led by Wharton’s most prominent professors, help participants gain better understanding of key business and economic issues. The program, now in its 41st year, offers participants an opportunity to expand their knowledge, increase their exposure to leading experts and broaden their perspectives in a stimulating environment. Visit the Seminars Web site here: At the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, participants will:
- Learn the fundamentals of basic accounting principles;
- Discover how to dissect financial statements in greater depth to extract relevant data;
- Understand the intricacies of the stock market, the role of the Federal Reserve and their impact on the world economy;
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of corporate strategy including the role of leadership, leveraging resources and vision; and
- Interact with colleagues from some of the world's leading business news organizations.
Classes are taught by Wharton faculty members, including Profs. Jeremy Siegel, Michael Useem, Olivia Mitchell and Brian Bushee.
Contact: For complete information, go to http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/journalists or contact Peter Winicov, Senior Associate Director, Wharton Communications at +1-215.746.6471 or winicov@wharton.upenn.edu.
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